Does the yoga mat smell formaldehyde? What should I do if the yoga mat smells so great?

Is the smell of a yoga mat poisonous? Is the smell of the yoga mat harmful to the body?

The smell of a yoga mat is not necessarily toxic, but there is also a risk of toxic, so it is recommended that you go to regular channels to buy.

Smell source 1: the taste of the material itself (non-toxic and harmless). However, some small workshops use unqualified or even toxic raw materials for profiteering. Such yoga mats are toxic.

Odor source two: foaming agent used for foaming materials. Because some small workshops have simple equipment and irregular operation, the blowing agent reaction is not complete, it will produce toxic CH2O (formaldehyde) and NH3 (ammonia). (poisonous)

Smell source three: For double-layer yoga mats, the glue bonding process is required. The smell comes from the glue used for bonding. Some small workshops use some inferior and harmful glues to save costs. (poisonous)

Does yoga mat smell formaldehyde?

Newly bought yoga mats are prone to emit an unpleasant smell especially when the temperature is high. This smell contains formaldehyde and ammonia.

The foaming agent used in the foaming process of rubber and plastic foaming materials, yoga mats usually use Azodicarbonamide (azodicarbonamide) as the foaming agent. The foaming process is well controlled, so that the foaming agent will completely react into H2O (water) and CO2 (carbon dioxide) if it decomposes properly; if the process is simple and the reaction is not complete, it will produce toxic CH2O (formaldehyde) and NH3 (ammonia). Therefore, we often smell pungent ammonia in some inferior foam products.

For TPE yoga mats with anti-tear layer, it needs to go through the process of glue bonding, and the smell comes from the glue used for bonding. Inferior glue contains benzene, phenols, ketones and many other toxic substances. If this glue is used in the product, then the pungent smell is inevitable, and more serious is that it will be on the mat The toxic substances contained are continuously emitted throughout the life cycle, which continues to endanger the health of users.

It is not recommended to use the mat with a strong smell. You can wipe it with warm water first, then put it in a ventilated place, and use it after half a month.

What should I do if the yoga mat smells so great? How to deal with the smell of yoga mat?

1. After receiving the new yoga mat, after opening the outer package, find a soft cloth dipped in warm water to wipe it;

2. Put the wiped yoga mat in a cool and ventilated place for one or two days, which can remove the residual plastic odor on the mat. The environmentally friendly, non-toxic and odorless TPE yoga mat has a very small odor when it is opened, and it is completely odorless if it is left flat in a ventilated place for 1-2 days.

3. Poisonous and odorous cushions have not undergone non-toxic and odorless treatment due to the limited production technology of the product. They have a strong smell when they are opened, and some even smoke people's eyes. After being scrubbed with water for a long time or placed in a dry place for about 20 days, they smell It will be smaller, but the uncomfortable smell will always be there. Please make sure to identify it carefully when you buy it. Don't try to be cheap.